KELLY SAYS “NO” TO ALDERMANIC RUN (NEWS)

(CHICAGO) – This is William J. Kelly’s statement from today’s press conference in front of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners:

“As an Irish Catholic from the 19th ward and as someone who loves Chicago, it has been my lifelong wish to run for – and earn – a seat on the Chicago City Council.”

“I’ve been a resident of the 42nd ward for the past 10 years. During that time, I started a production company from scratch – with a production team that won an Emmy their first year. I care about the 42nd ward and the people – my neighbors – who live there.”

“As a result, I’ve been circulating petitions to run for Alderman of the 42nd ward. However, I’ve now come to the conclusion that I will not run. Due to the current state of city corruption and voter fraud – one would have to be a fool to run for Alderman in this ward as a true reformer – or for that matter – even vote.”

“For just one example of the rampant corruption – just take a look at the leading candidate for Mayor of Chicago – Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel was purged from the voter rolls in the last election and still managed to vote – for we presume – Pat Quinn.”

“This is why I believe that the only productive goal for 2011 is to try to bring Democracy to the City of Chicago. And the most meaningful way to do that would be to force Rahm Emanuel to abide by the same laws that you and I must abide by. To prevent him from becoming Mayor of Chicago by stopping him from even getting on the ballot. How will we do this? In order to be Mayor of Chicago, you have to be a resident for the entire year previous to the election. This may seem like a technicality. But this same technicality is what the Democrat Machine uses to prevent candidates from ballot access every year.”

“If Emanuel is not kept to the same laws you are I are required to keep – then it makes no sense to continue this charade that any law or any vote counts. And if we allow this to happen then I shudder to think about Chicago’s future.”

“That is why today we are officially launching www.rahmstoppers.com where I will focus my attention on removing Rahm Emanuel as a mayoral candidate and fighting his campaign in every way I can.”

3 Comments

Talking about corruption you need to talk to me about 42 ward and how they contact business there

Mary Dodas
July 9, 2011

My phone is 708 7900549 I own marys cafe at 215 e grand av in chicago right next to Ronald McDonald house which they and the construction company Bulleys and andrews have made my life hell!!!

Mary Dodas
July 9, 2011

They don’t want me there and they have used every department of the city to let me know . Lawyers ate involved but I get threats all the time. The construction company has destroyed my building but the city don’t see that. Police comes in and out my property threading me to arrest me just because I am on my roof protecting my property. Please call me I don’t know what to do!!!